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Lightning in Korean 🇰🇷


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lightning 번개
How to say “lightning” in Korean? “번개”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “번개” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on lightning in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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Tips to Remember:
• Think of the English word “lightning” and the sudden “bang” it creates; the sound “beon-gae” can remind you of that sudden impact.
• Break it into two syllables “번 (beon)” and “개 (gae)” and associate them with speed and brightness.

Explanation:
• "번개" (beon-gae) is the Korean term for lightning, the natural electrical discharge seen in the sky.
• It describes both the visual flash and the powerful, quick occurrence of lightning.

Other Words with the Same Meaning:
• 섬광 (seom-gwang) – meaning “flash” or “glimmer,” often used similarly though it can refer to any sudden burst of light.

Alternate Meanings (Slang):
• "번개" is sometimes used to describe an impromptu or “lightning” meeting (번개 모임, beon-gae moim), where people gather informally and suddenly.
• It may also metaphorically describe something happening very quickly.

Example Sentences:
1. 하늘에 번개가 치고 있다.
 Romanized: Haneul-e beon-gae-ga chigo itda.
 Translation: Lightning is striking in the sky.

2. 우리는 내일 밤에 번개 모임에 갈 거예요.
 Romanized: Urineun nae-il bam-e beon-gae moim-e gal geo-ye-yo.
 Translation: We are going to a lightning meeting tomorrow night.

3. 그 소식이 번개처럼 퍼졌어요.
 Romanized: Geu sosigi beon-gae-cheoreom peojyeosseoyo.
 Translation: That news spread like lightning.

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